thank you john for the link, but there's no way of seeing what the maps look like. i'm new to gps so i need more details! ;-) http://uud.info/en/navi/ provides a good and "useable" map, but then i read the limitations: > ** WARNING ** > > 1.A route generated with this Software does not contain any road > restriction such as one-way road. This Software is recreational > purpose only, and not a replacement of the car navigation system. > 2.You are responsible for the vehicle. You may be in danger when > you simply follow the route and may violate traffic rules. Always > drive safely and follow traffic rules. Do not use the automatic > routing and navigation feature if you do not understand this > limitation. sorry, i'm not spending money on this product! alexandre :: 17" 2.33ghz ic2d macbook pro / 2.0gb / 160gb / X.4.10 :: :: 24" 2.33ghz ic2d imac / 2.0gb / 250gb / X.4.10 :: On 26 juil. 07, at 01:10, John Griffin wrote: > Have you looked at: > > http://www011.upp.so-net.ne.jp/mametaro/index-e.html > > Actually, if you enter "gps japan maps" in the Google search field > you will find quite a few hits. Enter "Garmin" or "Tom Tom" as > well, you could cut down the link list considerably. > > The reason I got a Garmin over the Tom Tom is that the Garmin built- > in maps have much more detail when it comes to rural roads and > trails. They also seem to have a more up-to-date list of POIs. > > Good Luck... > > jg >